Liverpool vs Barcelona Prediction 6 August 2016

17:44 05.08.16

Liverpool take on Barcelona at Wembley Stadium in the International Champions Cup.

It’s the first preseason for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp as he had to take over the Reds in autumn last year. So now German manager have all means to prepare Liverpool for the new season in compliance of his own vision. The Reds have made number of signings this summer: Southampton Mane, Newcastle Wijnaldum, Augsburg Klavan, Schalke Matip, Mainz goalkeeper Karius and others. On top of that, Ibe, Toure and Skrtel have left the team. Liverpool played 7 friendlies recording 5 wins and 2 defeats.

There were several significant changes in Barcelona’s squad, however, Messi-Suarez-Neymar are still in the club as well as Iniesta. That’s why there’s no reason to believe Luis Enrique will change anything in their play, despite several signings and departures. Barcelona played only two games this season as they beat Scottish champion Celtic and Premier League winner Leicester City in the International Champions Cup.

Considering the fact it’s friendly match we do not expect to see all starters on the pitch today. Coaches try to rotate squad, implement new formation or use new tactics. Still it’s quite surprising to see Barcelona as such heavy favorite. We expect Liverpool to cover the spread.